Equipment manufacturers

Kolbus Germany has entered a self-administration process to allow the business to restructure under the German equivalent of bankruptcy protection.

Komori has described Drupa as an “outstanding success” that exceeded its expectations.

Epson is adding two new 64-inch (1.63m) dye-sub printers to its European portfolio.

A new kit supplier that will supply high quality Chinese printers and related consumables to the UK and Irish markets has been launched by a wide-format print specialist.

Fujifilm Business Innovation and Konica Minolta expect their new joint venture company to be formally established by the end of September.

Some of the major manufacturers exhibiting at The Print Show in Birmingham in September will be hosting UK first showings at the annual event.

Dantex Group has promoted its UK managing director Richard Bunney to the position of group managing director, effective immediately.

Highcon has appointed a new CEO with incumbent Shlomo Nimrodi set to become active chairman.

Manroland Sheetfed has appointed an experienced print production professional as the new managing director of its UK business.

Tony Lock has joined Fujifilm’s expanding “dream team” as the new head of its packaging business for the UK and Ireland.